A state of emergency has been declared and the National Guard activated after the US city of Baltimore erupted in violence on Monday.
Gov. Hogan declares state of emergency in Maryland as protests grow violent. http://t.co/5kZRyIg4PI #BaltimoreRiots pic.twitter.com/Qjtc1gMo4K— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 27, 2015
Hundreds of rioters looted shops and burned buildings following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man called Freddie Gray who died after he was injured in police custody.
At least 15 police officers were injured in direct confrontations with the gangs of youths.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the emergency measures including the imposition of a curfew beginning Tuesday night.
“I’ve not made this decision lightly. The National Guard represents a last resort in order to restore order. Look, people have the right to protest and express their frustration, but Baltimore city families deserve peace and safety in their communities.”
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